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Adult and Graduate Admission

Flexible programs. Faculty who know your name. A community invested in your success long after graduation.

Education That Works Around Your Life

Florida Southern offers flexible programs for working adults at every stage — whether you're finishing a bachelor's degree, advancing into a leadership role, or pursuing professional development without committing to a full degree.

Classes meet in the evenings, online, and in hybrid formats. Admissions rolls year-round for most programs. And every student has access to the same top-ranked career services, advising, and faculty expertise.

Distinction in Business, Nursing & Education

FSC’s programs are recognized for active student involvement in hands-on learning, quality teaching, and strong career outcomes — the criteria that matter most when you're investing in your career.

Top Career Services

Four times recognized for career services that go beyond job postings — one-on-one coaching, employer connections, and support that follows you from enrollment through your next promotion.

Best Value School

A top regional university consistently recognized for combining academic quality with affordable tuition — so your degree doesn't come with unnecessary debt.

Find Your Program

Adult Bachelor's

For working adults ready to finish what they started.

Earn your undergraduate degree in accounting, business, communication, or elementary education — fully online or in a flexible hybrid format, with seven-week terms that start six times a year.

Master's & Doctoral Programs

Advance your career with master's and doctoral programs carrying AACSB, CCNE, and CAPTE accreditation. Business, nursing, education, DPT, DNP, EdD, and more.

Why Florida Southern

A degree is a credential. An FSC degree is a career.

Getting Started
  • A Format for Every Schedule

    From fully online undergraduate programs to full-time doctoral study, FSC's graduate and adult programs are designed to fit where you are right now — not the other way around.

  • Faculty with Field Experience

    Practitioners, not just professors. They bring industry networks and clinical expertise to every course.

  • Nationally Recognized. Professionally Respected.

    AACSB-accredited business programs. CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy. Nationally ranked nursing. Consistently named a top college by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.

  • Support From Day One

    Every student has access to individualized academic advising, top-ranked Career Services, library and research support — from your first class to your job search and beyond.

Already at FSC? Get Ahead.

Start your master's during your senior year and earn your graduate degree in as little as one year after graduation. Available for MBA, MAcc, MEd, IO Psychology, and MAT. Open to Florida Poly students through our partnership.

Already at FSC? Get Ahead.

Teacher Education

Professional development, recertification courses, and specialized training for Florida K–12 educators.

Teacher Education

Non-Degree Business Options

Build professional credentials or meet licensure requirements without enrolling in a degree program.

Non-Degree Business Options

Hear from Our Mocs

Kara Pinero
"I chose Florida Southern for the intimate class size and for the impeccable reputation the school has within the community. I knew that I was going to be successful with my program and that my degree would be respected with my future employers. Not only did Florida Southern help me grow professionally, but I also grew on a personal level in ways that I never imagined."
Kara Pinero Women's Care, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

FSC Keeps Your Education Within Reach

Florida Southern offers a range of tuition assistance options so cost doesn't stand between you and your degree.

Financial aid

98% of FSC adult students receive financial aid — scholarships, grants, federal loans, and graduate assistantships. Our counselors will walk you through every option.

Tuition & Costs

Transparent tuition by program level. Graduate assistantships offer tuition discounts in exchange for hours worked in select programs.

Corporate partnerships

If you work for one of FSC's corporate partners — including Amazon and GEICO — you may already have access to tuition benefits. Talk to an advisor to find out.

Ready to Apply? Start Here.

Selecting the right application portal gets your file to the right team. Use the guide below to find yours.

Ready to Apply? Start Here.

Talk with an Admissions Counselor

Not sure which program is right for you? Our admissions counselors know the adult and graduate programs inside and out — and they're available by phone, email, or in person. Going back to school is a big step and it is our mission to see you succeed.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your goals are within reach. Let's find the program that fits your life.